MEMPHIS - The Christian Brothers University baseball dropped an 11-4 decision to Ouachita Baptist, on Tuesday afternoon, at Nadicksbernd Field.
FINAL: OUACHITA BAPTIST 11 (12-6), CBU 4 (5-11)
GAME CHANGER:
- The Tigers scored four runs in the sixth.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- Ouachita Baptist finished with a 12-9 advantage in hits.
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Jarret Fowlkes and
Antonio Fernandez both recorded two hits and an RBI.
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Ben Brocato added a pair of hits and two runs.
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Kelton Castillo,
Justin Donovan and
Matthew McDaniel each recorded a hit.
- CBU starting pitcher
Jackson Ryan went 3.2 innings allowing five runs, two earned, on six hits, with three walks.
- CBU left 15 runners on base
KEY PLAYS:
- Ouachita Baptist got on the board early with a combined five runs in the second and third innings.
- The Bucs took advantage of OBU errors in the second and third to cut the lead to 5-2.
- In the sixth, the Tigers added four runs on three hits to extend the lead to 9-3.
- OBU relievers allowed just one hit over the final three innings.
NOTEABLES:
- Ryan made his first collegiate start.
- Relief pitcher
Banks Caughman finished with a career-high three strikeouts.
- This marked the first game against the former Gulf South Conference foes since 2019.
UP NEXT:
The Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Saturday, March 12, when they travel to face GSC opponent Montevallo. First pitch for Saturday's doubleheader is set for 1 p.m.